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Park Elementary kindergarteners enjoy some afternoon reading time with Fire Chief, Steven Burton. Chief Burton read, “If You Give A Dog A Donut”, to kindergarten students during their readathon week celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Park Elementary kindergarteners enjoy some afternoon reading time with Fire Chief, Steven Burton. Chief Burton read, “If You Give A Dog A Donut”, to kindergarten students during their readathon week celebrating Dr. Suess’ birthday. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Park Elementary

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Riverton honor rolls released

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Honor rolls for the third quarter have been announced by Riverton High School Principal Chad Harper.Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, students making a 4.000-4.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Columbus City Council minutes

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Laura Epler, Steve Dunlap, Misty Spear, Tom Pryor and Kathy Doherty (via Zoom).Council members absent: None.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Ryan Anthony Lukow, 21, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; incapable of safely driving, criminal damage to property and possession of marijuana and...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Jazmin Lillian Baker, 19, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of electronic solicitation; with child older than 14 and younger than 16 and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and is being held without bail.
Many cancer cases can be prevented

Many cancer cases can be prevented

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Many cancer cases can be prevented

Dr. Roizen Dr. Michael Roizen
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Putting cancer on the runObesity is an epidemic in countries around the world. The U.S.A comes in at No. 10, with almost 42 percent of folks having obesity. (American Samoa is No. 1; 70 percent of their population has obesity.
Left: Aubree Saporito, Columbus Unified High School Class of 2023, pitching for Northern State University during games at Emporia State University. Courtesy photo.

Left: Aubree Saporito, Columbus Unified High School Class of 2023, pitching for Northern State University during games at Emporia State University. Courtesy photo.

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Saporitos solid at the college level

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Aubree Saporito and Addison Saporito, 2023 Graduates of Columbus Unified High School have continued their athletic careers on different stages at the college level.
Columbus City Council member Tom Pryor, City Administrator Jake Letner, Mayor Grant Spieth were in Topeka last week to officially receive a $650,000 CDBG award. The check was presented by Lt. Gov. David Toland, and Brytonee Kepley a grants specialists with CBDG. These funds will support sewer improvements designed to reduce stormwater inflow and infiltration while enhancing the overall functionality of the system. Courtesy photo.

Columbus City Council member Tom Pryor, City Administrator Jake Letner, Mayor Grant Spieth were in Topeka last week to officially receive a $650,000 CDBG award. The check was presented by Lt. Gov. David Toland, and Brytonee Kepley a grants specialists with CBDG. These funds will support sewer improvements designed to reduce stormwater inflow and infiltration while enhancing the overall functionality of the system. Courtesy photo.

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City receives $650,000 CDBG grant

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
City of Columbus officials were recognized in Topeka last week as they officially received a $650,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDDG) award which was presented to the city by Lt. Gov. David Toland.
County hires Grandy Emergency director

County hires Grandy Emergency director

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County hires Grandy Emergency director

Lyle Grandy
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
After reviewing more than 25 applications, the Cherokee County Commissioners named Lyle Grandy as the new County Emergency Management director.Grandy will take over the office March 30 which has been vacant since December 9, 2025.
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